Garrya Elliptica James Roof
£25.00
notes
Garrya elliptica James Roof is a vigorous shrub that is ideally positioned against a fence or wall at the back of a border. Its attractive, leathery leaves create an evergreen foil for other plants, however in winter, it produces luxuriant tresses of catkin-like racemes (up to 20cm long) that resemble silvery-grey silk tassels. Recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread:2.5-4m (8-13ft) x 2.5-4m (8-13ft) after 10-20 years
Features
notes
Garrya elliptica James Roof is a vigorous shrub that is ideally positioned against a fence or wall at the back of a border. Its attractive, leathery leaves create an evergreen foil for other plants, however in winter, it produces luxuriant tresses of catkin-like racemes (up to 20cm long) that resemble silvery-grey silk tassels. Recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
Garrya is a native of the western states of North America. This variety is appropriately named after the remarkable 20th-century plantsman James Roof who was responsible for the renowned Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Berkeley, California.
Details
Flowers: Catkin-like flowers on male plants from December to February.
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Full sun or partial shade
- West. East, north facing
- Sheltered position
Care
This vigorous shrub needs little attention or pruning other than the removal of dead, damaged or diseased stems in spring following flowering.
Glossary